Bangpan, Mukdarut; Mendizabal-Espinosa, Rosa; Li, Zhumingyang; Lin, Diyang; Kneale, Dylan; Vigurs, Carol; (2024) Understanding the impact of economic inactivity interventions for people with poor health and disability and the nature of interventions for older workers: a rapid evidence review. (Research Report ). EPPI Centre, UCL Social Research Institute, UCL Institute of Education: London, UK.

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Abstract

Economic inactivity has far-reaching adverse consequences on individuals, families, and the broader economy. Economic inactivity has been shown to be both a cause and consequence of poor health. In June 2024, approximately 9.4 million people in the UK were economically inactive, constituting more than a fifth of the working-age population. This figure reflects a growing concern about the impact of the recent economic climate and the COVID-19 pandemic. Whilst the reasons for economic inactivity are multifaceted, ranging from health issues, caring responsibilities, and retirement; the demographic composition of the economically inactive population has shifted since the pandemic. Individuals with long-term illness have replaced students as the majority of the economically inactive population, and an increasing number of older workers are choosing to retire early or take longer breaks from their careers.

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